*** About Sailing Ships: Sailing ships were vital to trade, exploration, and warfare from antiquity until the advent of steam-powered vessels in the 19th century. These ships are characterized by their large, billowing sails and were constructed to navigate the world's oceans. Maritime navigation was both an art and a science, as sailors had to understand wind patterns, ocean currents, and celestial navigation. The ships depicted in artworks like this not only highlight the vessel's design but also celebrate the adventurous spirit of the sailors who manned them, often braving treacherous conditions to connect continents, forge new trade routes, and discover unknown lands.

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